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Little Drifter Cairns

2.0 star property
Hostel near Cairns Esplanade in Cairns

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lounge
Private 4 Bed Female Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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7 Shields St, Unit 1, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Night Markets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Private 4 Bed Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 6 Bed Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 6 Bed Female Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Female Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Female Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 4 Bed Female Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Female Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Cairns Central Business District stay.With a stay at this Cairns Central Business District hostel, you'll be steps from Cairns Regional Gallery and The Cairns Museum. Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Historical Society Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Night Markets - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 9 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawawa Izakaya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crave Cairns - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prawn Star - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Corea Corea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Viet Fresh - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Cairns

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade in Cairns
Little Drifter Cairns offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Little Drifter Cairns also features laundry facilities, a television in a common area, and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Little Drifter Cairns offers 54 accommodations with air conditioning. This Cairns hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Little Drifter Cairns to the airport?

Little Drifter Cairns is 4 mi (12-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Little Drifter Cairns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Little Drifter Cairns.

How close is Little Drifter Cairns to the beach?

This hostel is 7.9 mi (18-min drive) from Holloways Beach and 11.3 mi (23-min drive) from Yorkeys Knob Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Little Drifter Cairns offer free breakfast?

Little Drifter Cairns does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Little Drifter Cairns?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Reef Hotel Casino (7-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Little Drifter Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Little Drifter Cairns?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Little Drifter Cairns have a pool?

Little Drifter Cairns does not have a pool.

Does Little Drifter Cairns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Little Drifter Cairns to downtown Cairns?

Little Drifter Cairns is 0.1 mi away from Tropical North Waterfront.